One of the coldest winters in recent memory could offer a rare bright spot for Maryland’s iconic striped bass, as state fisheries officials say frozen Chesapeake Bay waters may improve spawning conditions this spring.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have announced  the continuation of a northern snakehead tagging program to incentivize removal of invasive fish.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration launched a new initiative Friday that could nearly double the frequency of litter pickup and mowing efforts along Maryland roads.